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Sir James Cleminson, won a Military Cross at the Battle of Arnhem, has died aged 89

Discussion in 'WWII Obituaries' started by sniper1946, Sep 28, 2010.

  1. sniper1946

    sniper1946 Expert

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    Sir James Cleminson, who has died aged 89, was a successful industrialist and spokesman for British business with an outstanding war record, having won a Military Cross at the Battle of Arnhem.
    Sir James Cleminson - Telegraph

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    Michael Graham Cox as Cleminson with Sean Connery (Gen Urquhart) in A Bridge Too Far
     
  2. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    Quite a man - he's entered into military history as the man who irritated Urquhart with his moustache in that attic !

    Another of the true 'Arnhem characters' passes......
     

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